Luxury Lodge · Paro
Amankora
Aman's circuit of five lodges in Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey and Bumthang, designed to be travelled in sequence. Rammed-earth walls, pine and stone, full board and private guides, each lodge sited in a quiet corner of its valley.
Photo: xiquinhosilva · CC BY 4.0 · CommonsAmankora is one hotel spread across five lodges: Paro, in blue pine forest near the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong; Thimphu, in forest near Dechencholing Palace at the north end of the valley; Punakha, reached by a suspension bridge over the river and through orange orchards; Gangtey, above the Phobjikha marsh; and Bumthang, beside the Wangdue Chhoeling Palace in Jakar. Guests move between them by road with an Aman guide.
The design is consistent: rammed-earth walls, timber, wood-burning stoves and large windows facing each valley. Stays are usually sold on a full-board basis with guiding and touring, and each lodge offers spa treatments and hot stone baths. It is the most expensive way to see Bhutan, and the one with the least logistics to think about. Rates vary by season; confirm with Aman or your operator.
Why we use it
- Five lodges designed as one lodge-to-lodge journey
- Quiet sites in Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey and Bumthang
- Full board, private guiding and spa in each valley
Best for
The photo shows Paro, not the property itself.
Trips that stay here
Sleep here on a trip
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Signature
Bhutan by Amankora lodges, 8 nights
Private car with driver
Around the stay
Paro
Paro is the broad valley at 2,250 m that holds Bhutan's only international airport, the Rinpung Dzong and, 10 km up the valley, the Tiger's Nest on its cliff. Most trips start or end here. Give it two to three nights: one full day for Taktsang, one for the dzong, museum and Kyichu Lhakhang.
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Hike to Taktsang, the Tiger's Nest
The classic Bhutan day: a steady climb of about 500 m from the car park to the cafeteria viewpoint, then on to the mona…
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Rinpung Dzong and the National Museum on foot
Walk from the town across the covered cantilever bridge, up through the dzong's courtyards and on to the round Ta Dzong…
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Morning prayer wheels at Kyichu Lhakhang
One of Bhutan's two oldest temples, a few minutes north of Paro town, where villagers walk circuits and spin prayer whe…
Questions
About Amankora
How many Amankora lodges are there?
Five: Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey (Phobjikha) and Bumthang. Most guests combine three to five of them on a 6–12 night journey.
Is Amankora all-inclusive?
Amankora stays are generally sold with meals, guiding and touring included, but the exact inclusions, SDF and drinks policy vary by package. Confirm what is included before booking.
Do I still pay SDF at Amankora?
Yes. The Sustainable Development Fee is charged by the government on every tourist night, regardless of hotel: ₹1,200 for Indians and USD 100 for most other nationalities as we understand it. Check current status before you travel.
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